Cholmondeston to Christleton  The overnight rain stopped in time for us to walk to Venetian Marine but although it was after 9am (their signed opening time) everything was closed. Can only think that the timing is a “country 9am”. The wind has also dropped so cruising the northern wide beam section of the Shropshire Union Canal was quite pleasant. Shared the locks with Cindy and Calluna two boats from the NCCC who we are travelling with at the moment. Saw this on the towpath below Beeston, has BW started letting the towpath out for grazing or is it a cheap way of keeping the grass cut?.

Sheep on Towpath

Also saw this.   A “Green” alternative to fenders?.

Green Fender